Sun And Moon Matching Tattoos
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This sun and moon tattoo symbolizes the eternal bond between partners, while also giving us a peak into their personalities. The sun represents warmth, life, and protection, while the moon symbolizes love, a nurturing spirit, and guidance, depicting the complementary nature of each partner.
Best Suited For: Couples or close friendsPreferred Ink: Black or vibrant colorsWhere To Get The Tattoo: Wrists, hands, shoulders, or anklesSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
2. Mandala Sun And Moon Tattoo
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This tattoo combines an intricate mandala with the celestial sun and moon. It symbolizes the deeper concepts of unity, balance, and inner harmony that reflect the interconnectedness of all things in the universe, depicting the wearer’s journey toward or need for spiritual enlightenment and self-discovery.
Best Suited For: Spiritual seekers or those seeking balance.Preferred Ink: Black with vibrant colors for depth.Where To Get The Tattoo: Upper back, arm, forearm, thigh, or shoulder.Size: Medium.Skin Tone: All skin tones
3. Feminine Moon And Stars Tattoo
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This feminine moon and stars tattoo represents the beauty, power, and grace of femininity. The moon symbolizes intuition, femininity, and life’s natural rhythms, while the stars represent guidance, hope, and a deeper connection to the universe. Together, they symbolize a sense of mystery, spirituality, and the enduring strength found in the feminine spirit.
Best Suited For: Women seeking a symbol of productivity and feminine divinity.Preferred Ink: Black inkWhere To Get The Tattoo: Forearms, side upper back, and anklesSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
4. Triple Moon Tattoo
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This triple moon tattoo symbolizes abundance, fulfillment, and the completion of life’s phases. Each full moon showcases a moment of reflection and celebration, highlighting one’s achievements and preparing for forthcoming blessings. Together, they symbolize continuous growth and transformation.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Forearms, upper back, and ankles.Size: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
5. I Love You To The Moon And Back Tattoo
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The tattoo, featuring leaves and flowers with a crescent moon, symbolizes unconditional love. Much like lovers meet in the middle of the night, so the flowers flourish under the moon. This tattoo serves as a constant reminder of the endless love between the partners and the patterns elevate the beauty of the tattoo.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Forearms, shoulders, and upper back.Size: mediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
6. Moon Tattoo For Men
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This moon tattoo for men showcases transition, growth, and the journey from darkness to light, making it a powerful symbol of personal transformation. The crescent moon, in many cultures, is believed to be a sign of protection against negativity. It is said to bring fortune and favor to those who flaunt it, acting as a sign of hope.
Best Suited For: MenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Wrist, forearms, shoulders, and upper back.Size: mediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
7. Blood Moon Tattoo
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This tattoo beautifully inks the moon in a red hue. It symbolizes change, transformation, and the passage of time. This tattoo represents the doing away of the old and the embracing of the new, signifying a period of profound growth or transition in one’s life.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: Black and redWhere To Get The Tattoo: Wrist, forearms, shoulders, and upper back.Size: mediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
8. Traditional Moon Tattoo
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This tattoo symbolizes change and growth. The flowers add a touch of nature, love and beauty. Together these symbolize connection to nature, the cycle of life, and femininity. The dual moons in this design may also represent astrology for those who live by horoscopes.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Hands, wrist, forearms, shoulders and upper back.Size: MediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
9. Sun And Moon Thigh Tattoo
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A Sun and moon thigh tattoo represents the harmonious balance between opposing forces. It balances the masculine energy of the sun and the feminine energy of the moon. It may symbolize the union of opposites, such as light and dark, strength and gentleness.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Thighs, hands, forearms, and shouldersSize: MediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
10. Moon Night Sky Tattoo
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This beautiful night sky tattoo features a beautiful crescent moon design, complete with the night sky and trees. The crescent moon represents transition, growth, and the journey from darkness to light. The night sky showcases mystery and the vast cosmos, while the trees symbolize strength, resilience, and the cycle of life.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Wrist, hands, forearms, and shouldersSize: MediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
11. Moonlight Tattoo
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This tattoo perfectly captures the beauty of the moon, nature, and moonlight. This tattoo symbolizes serenity, and intuition. This also showcases a sense of calmness, introspection, and connection to the universe. Just like the trees are highlighted by the moonlight, so this tattoo may be indicative of the need for guidance and a positive force.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: Black and whiteWhere To Get The Tattoo: Back, hands, and forearmsSize: MediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
12. Moon Hand Tattoo
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If you love simple elegant designs, this minimalist crescent moon tattoo is for you. The crescent moon is said to bring good luck to the wearer. It may also represent that one’s journey is not yet complete.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: hands, wristSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
13. Minimalist Sailor Moon Tattoo
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This tattoo, featuring a full moon, star, ship, and an anchor, symbolizes journeys and exploration. This tattoo also evokes a sense of freedom, wanderlust, and the beauty of navigating life’s seas.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: hands, wristSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
14. Moon Phases Spine Tattoo
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This tattoo symbolizes the passage of time, growth, and transformation, showcasing the cyclical nature of life. Each phase represents a different stage of life’s journey. It also signifies inner strength, resilience, and alignment with the natural rhythms of the universe.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Spine, back and shouldersSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
15. Cat And Moon Silhouette Tattoo
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This tattoo features a cat and a small moon inked in black. The cat usually symbolizes intuition and mystery, while the moon represents femininity and nature’s cycles. Some get this type of design etched to showcase their love for all things spooky, since a black cat holds eerie vibes, especially when paired against a crescent moon.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Forearm, wrist and handsSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
16. Sun And Moon Yin Yang Tattoo
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This tattoo is a unique combination of 3 unique elements in body art. This tattoo symbolizes the balance and harmony of opposites, such as light and dark, masculine and feminine, or active and passive energies. The sun represents strength, vitality, and assertiveness, while the moon represents intuition and reflection.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: Black and whiteWhere To Get The Tattoo: Shoulder, hand and upper backSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
17. Half Moon Half Sun Tattoo
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This tattoo features a crescent moon encompassed within the sun. The sun, highlighted by negative space, and the moon, colored in black, represent opposing personalities or thoughts in a person. It may be indicative of the wearer’s inner turmoil.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Wrist and handSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
18. Moon Cancer Zodiac Tattoo
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The moon symbolizes emotion, intuition, and the subconscious mind. The crab represents protection and loyalty. The crab’s ability to retreat into its shell when feeling vulnerable and the moon only being visible at night may represent the wearer’s introverted nature.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Arm and shoulderSize: MediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
19. Broken Moon Tattoo
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A broken moon tattoo symbolizes themes of loss, change, and resilience. This shattered design may represent overcoming adversity, navigating through difficult times, or healing from emotional wounds.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Neck, wrist, and shoulderSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
20. Crescent Moon Face Tattoo
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This crescent moon tattoo represents transition, growth, and the journey from darkness to light, while the face adds a sense of personality, mystery, and introspection. This design may also symbolize the wearer’s inner strength and resilience.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo:Foot, wrist and handSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
21. Moon Chest Tattoo
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Though the moon generally signifies femininity, it can also represent strength given that it controls tides, time, migration, navigation, and even reproductive cycles. It is a powerful symbol of the way of life, brawn, and stability. This tattoo also symbolizes the depth of emotions and inner strength.
Best Suited For: MenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo:Foot, wrist and handSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
22. Moon Neck Tattoo
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This simple moon neck tattoo is a perfect example of minimalist beauty. The small crescent moon symbolizes transition, growth, and the journey from darkness to light in a subtle yet impactful way.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Neck, wrist and handSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
23. Moon Tarot Card Tattoo
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This tattoo features a moon tarot card. This tattoo symbolizes intuition, the subconscious, and navigating through the uncertainties of life. This also reminds the wearer to trust their inner wisdom and embrace life’s mysteries.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Neck, upper back, wrist and handSize: MediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
24. Moon Shoulder Tattoo
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This simple yet elegant design of a darkened crescent moon symbolizes change, growth, and process of healing. Despite its small size, it perfectly adds a touch of beauty and strength.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Shoulder, neck and wristSize: Small
Skin Tone: All skin tones
25. Simple Crescent Moon Tattoo
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These tattoos are preferred by plenty of people who find themselves being most productive or active at night. Traditionally, the half moon tattoo is also an icon of the feminine divinity and a symbol of purity. A crescent moon can also symbolize the wearer’s strength, especially someone who has conquered the toughest time in their life and emerged victorious.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Forearms, aide upper back, and ankles.Size: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
26. Couple Moon Tattoos
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In many cultures, cats are associated with the moon and are associated with mystery and companionship. These beautiful couple tattoos of the moon are designed using black and white cats that form the shape of a crescent moon.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: ForearmsSize: MediumSkin Tone: Fair and extremely fair skin tones
27. Tribal Moon Tattoo Design
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The moon is a common spiritual symbol having a lot of significance to cultures across the world, and tribal moon tattoo designs are pretty common amongst most people. This tattoo is usually indicative of the wearer’s belief system, their connection with the dead and their strong bond with nature.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: Black inkWhere To Get The Tattoo: Wrist, calf, ankle, or chest.Size: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
28. Crescent Moon With Star Tattoo
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When two powerful celestial objects come together, it is an indication of heavenly power. A crescent moon with a star signifies divine strength with feminine overtones. The crescent moon symbolizes progress, and the star depicts knowledge and light.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Wrist, chest, and upper backSize: Small to mediumSkin Tone: Fair and medium skin tones
29. Watercolor Moon Tattoo Design
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This design shows a personified crescent moon that is surrounded by colors in a watercolor pattern. It indicates the wearer’s easy-going personality. The crescent moon can be a connection to spirituality and nature, and the colors add an aesthetic appeal to the design.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: Black ink with multiple colorsWhere To Get The Tattoo: Thighs and sleevesSize: MediumSkin Tone: Fair and medium skin tones
30. Wolf And Moon Tattoo
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This combination is not surprising because the wolf is strongly associated with the full moon. Here, the wolf is howling at the moon, calling out to his brethren. This tattoo is for people who are great at communication and act as leaders of a pack.
Best Suited For: MenPreferred Ink: Black ink with blue or violetWhere To Get The Tattoo: Shoulders and sleevesSize: MediumSkin Tone: Medium to fair skin tones
31. Rose Moon Tattoo Design
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This half moon tattoo with blue roses looks alluring. The half moon symbolizes creativity, growth, and positivity, and the roses symbolize desire, love, and striving for the unreachable. On the whole, this tattoo depicts hope and the beauty of nature.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: Black ink with blue, red, or pink ink for the rosesWhere To Get The Tattoo: Sleeves, neck, and anklesSize: Small to mediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
32. Lotus Moon Tattoo Design
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The lotus is a spiritual symbol that defines divine birth and purity, and the moon symbolizes rebirth and feminine energy. Together, they not only look aesthetically appealing but also tend to form a heavenly spiritual element with the energies of both the individual objects combined.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: Any colored inkWhere To Get The Tattoo: Side upper back and thighSize: Small to mediumSkin Tone: Fair and medium skin tones
33. Full Moon Tattoo
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The full moon is associated with the dark side of one’s life and the werewolf, a supernatural creature that uses the light of the full moon to turn into a wolf. The full moon is extremely powerful and stands for calm and clarity.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: Black ink combined with shades of red and maroon.Where To Get The Tattoo: Chest, shoulder, and wristSize: SmallSkin Tone: Fair and extremely fair skin tones
34. Traditional Half Moon Tattoo
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The half moon is also called the crescent moon, and it occurs when the moon is going to a new phase of the cycle. A half moon tattoo symbolizes growth, positive choices, and that change is inevitable. It is usually a small tattoo done on a place that is easy to flaunt for gathering attention and removing any negative energy from one’s life.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Neck, ankle, and wristSize: Small to mediumSkin Tone: Fair skin tones
Did You Know?Lucy Hale, Olivia Holt, Noah Cyrus, Angel Haze, Betty Who, Kelly Clarkson, Anne Marie, and Emma Roberts have chosen the traditional half moon tattoo to promote positive growth.
35. Lunar Eclipse Tattoo
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This design shows the lunar eclipse in its entirety, with the moon covered entirely with the earth’s shadow. In Greek mythology, the moon symbolizes subtle influences and hidden powers. The women sport the eclipse tattoo to represent their connection to the lunar energy.
Best Suited For: Ideal for women.Preferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Arms, neck, and wristsSize: MediumSkin Tone: Fair and medium skin tones
36. Geometric Moon Tattoo Design
Image: Instagram @beckypopetattoo
Perfect geometric shapes like circles and squares form this neat tattoo that looks chic. This is for people who believe in ‘less is more.’ Circles are often used for representing relationships and community, while squares represent stability.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Forearm, thigh, and waistlineSize: Small to mediumSkin Tone: Fair and medium skin tones
37. Black Moon Tattoo
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This is a jet black tattoo with a bleeding red overtone that looks amazing and mystique. This is a dark, bold, and sharp tattoo design that depicts the curious and dark side of the wearer. A black moon tattoo captures the natural aura of the moon at night.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: Black ink with a dash of red in the middle.Where To Get The Tattoo: Forearm and the lower backSize: Small to mediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
38. Moon And Water Tattoo Design
Image: Instagram @adansanchezink
Both the moon and water are feminine symbols. This is a complete landscape tattoo, where the entire scenery comes alive at night under the full moonlight. The moon governs tides and water symbolizes transformation, cleansing, and the source of life. Together, they symbolize absolute power.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: SleevesSize: LargeSkin Tone: Fair and medium skin tones
39. Floral Star And Moon Tattoo
Image: Instagram @virgintattoo
A bunch of flowers forms the star and the moon. This tattoo not only looks creative and beautiful but also represents the positive energy in the universe and everything divine with powerful feminine undertones.
Best Suitable For: WomenPreferable Ink: Any colorWhere To Get The Tattoo: ForearmSize: MediumSkin Tone: Wheatish skin tone
40. Lion And Moon Tattoo
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There is nothing more magnificent than the king of the jungle. When you get a lion tattooed on your skin, it could mean that your personality matches that of a lion or that you look up to the lion for strength. This tattoo combining the moon with the lion and personalized with flowers and colors looks stunning.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: Any colorWhere To Get The Tattoo: Side upper backSize: Medium to largeSkin Tone: All skin tones
41. Moon Mandala Tattoo Design
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The moon mandala tattoo design holds great importance in Buddhism. It is called ‘bodhicitta,’ which means ‘mind of enlightenment.’ The origin of the word is from the Sanskrit language. Mandala designs are used to represent spiritual symbols, and along with the moon, they represent harvest, protection, and abundance.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Sleeves, thigh, and backSize: Medium to largeSkin Tone: Fair and medium skin tones
42. Cat And Moon Tattoo Design
Image: Instagram @mjutattoo
There are a number of superstitions that are associated with the cat and the moon. People who get a cat and moon tattoo with the cat seated on the edge of a crescent moon often believe in the power of the moon. The belief is that a cat can turn into a witch by channeling the moon’s supernatural powers. Cats also have great significance in various cultures across the globe. In ancient Egypt, cats are considered the incarnation of the moon goddess, Bastet. In other cultures, cats are appreciated for their dual nature of being both fierce and docile.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Forearms, chest, and side upper backSize: MediumSkin Tone: Fair and medium skin tones
43. Realistic Moon Tattoo Design
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Since the beginning of human life, the moon has been a source of many superstitions, and the full moon is considered the strongest celestial object. This realistic design of a personified half moon with a cat sitting on it and looking at a star looks amazingly aesthetic.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Sleeve, ankle, and palmSize: Small to mediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
44. Fairy On A Half Moon Tattoo Design
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The moon is a symbol of female energy, and a fairy sitting on a crescent moon is a popular design that intensifies the symbolism of feminine mystique and power. The fairy can represent mischief or compliance and innocence or contempt at the same time, thus showing the various contradictory elements of a woman’s nature.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: Black and hues of blue and violetWhere To Get The Tattoo: Back area, below the shoulderSize: Medium to largeSkin Tone: All skin tones
45. Abstract Watercolor Crescent Moon Tattoo Design
Image: Instagram @kinseyroehmtattoos
Watercolor tattoo designs are preferred by most teens and young adults solely because they look appealing. Using abstract shapes and patterns to up your moon tattoo designs is a great idea and can also indicate your artistic as well as spiritual personality.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: Black along with a combination of colorful inksWhere To Get The Tattoo: Forearms, thighs, and neckSize: MediumSkin Tone: Fair and extremely fair skin tones
46. Bat And Crescent Moon Tattoo Design
Image: Instagram @chrisbaileytattoo
According to the Native Americans, the bat is a symbol of death and rebirth. However, certain tribes in China believe that the bat symbolizes good fortune, happiness, and good luck. In general, a bat tattoo can also represent that the wearer is extremely aware of whatever is happening around them. A bat with a moon tattoo design suggests that the wearer has a mysterious side.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: Black ink for silhouette and colored ink for fillingWhere To Get The Tattoo: Sleeves and thighsSize: Medium to largeSkin Tone: All skin tones
47. Small Crescent Moon Tattoo Design
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The half moon tattoo is the perfect symbol representing the yin and yang of our world. The crescent moon is in the phase that is the right balance between the waxing and waning of the moon. This can be used to show the ejection of any negative energy that can exist in one’s personal, professional, or spiritual life.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Wrist, neck, and ankleSize: SmallSkin Tone: Fair and medium skin tones
48. Phases Of The Moon Tattoo Design In Watercolor
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The moon transitioning from one phase to another signifies the transformation of life from one point to another and that it will eventually come back to where it all began. This moon tattoo design is also a call to the inside animal as many wild animals come out at night and become invincibly powerful. They draw their energy from the moonlight.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: A combination of several colored inksWhere To Get The Tattoo: Forearms, calves, and backSize: MediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
49. Moon Among The Cosmos Tattoo Design
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The moon forms an important part of our universe. This tattoo shows how the moon revolves around the earth because the moon and the earth are always held in a synced rotary motion. This tattoo with a cosmic touch symbolizes womanhood and the different phases of femininity that exist in the life of a woman.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Back and forearmsSize: Small to mediumSkin Tone: All skin tones
50. Embellished Crescent Moon Tattoo Design
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If there is one thing that’s definite, it is that you can never go wrong with a crescent moon tattoo. However, how do you change a simple crescent moon tattoo into something more flashy and chic? Enter embellishments. The waning moon is considered a symbol of growth, manifestation, and creativity. With a crescent moon tattoo, the lunar body gets trapped into a time of transition, being a reminder of the constant changes.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Forearm and sleeveSize: Medium to largeSkin Tone: Fair and medium skin tones
51. Blue Moon Tattoo Design
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A blue moon symbolizes a rare event, so this tattoo can symbolize a big achievement or an incident that left a mark on the wearer. Blue is associated with a sense of peace and calm. Overall, this tattoo looks mesmerizing.
Best Suitable For: Men and womenPreferable Ink: Hues of blue with a dash of black inkWhere: ArmSize: SmallSkin Tone: Fair and extremely fair skin tones
52. Moon And Mountain Tattoo Design
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This is a very popular designed among people who love hiking and trekking and have a mysterious streak in their personality. Here, the moon is seen looming over the mountains. The moonlight guides you through the rough forest and natural trails at night, so it acts as an object of wisdom and guidance.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: Black, maroon, and blueWhere To Get The Tattoo: Side upper back, arms, and neckSize: Medium to largeSkin Tone: Fair and medium skin tones
53. Personified Crescent Moon Tattoo Design
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Personifying your half moon tattoo can give it personality and intrigue. It can represent your own set of beliefs in the power of the moon and create a whimsical effect. Since the moon is most commonly associated with femininity, you can combine the half moon tattoo with a female face that holds the utmost importance in your life.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Foot, wrist, and palmSize: Small to mediumSkin Tone: Fair and medium skin tones.
Did You Know?Ariana Grande celebrated the Woman of the Year Award at Billboard’s Women in Music in 2018 with a personified crescent moon tattoo on her entire hand.
54. Crescent Moon With Tree Tattoo Design
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This tattoo depicts the strength of nature by tying two of its most powerful entities together. Many people get this tattoo to symbolize the time when they needed strength to go through certain hardships in life. Both the tree and moon are also spiritual symbols, which people can use to represent their inner thoughts and beliefs that connect them to the energy of the universe.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: Black with a contrasting colorWhere To Get The Tattoo: Sleeves and the back of the neckSize: Any sizeSkin Tone: Fair skin tone
55. Pointillism Moon Tattoo Design
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This tattoo is more about the process than a deeper meaning associated with the design. Pointillism tattoos are a lot different than your regular machine enabled tattoos and also a bit more painful. The process involves using hundreds of tiny dots to create a shape or image that become blended when viewed from a distance. A great tattoo artist can make any kind of image you can imagine using the pointillism technique.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Wrists, shoulders, and neckSize: Any sizeSkin Tone: Ideal for all skin tones
56. Watercolor Moon And Tree Tattoo Design
Image: Instagram
This tattoo might confuse you at first glance because it doesn’t look like a moon at all. However, it is an extremely enchanting design that uses different colored inks brilliantly to make the tattoo. This combines two of nature’s most powerful elements together in one design. You can clearly see the amalgamation of the tree with the moon in the bottom in this tree and moon tattoo.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: A combination of many inksWhere To Get The Tattoo: Forearms, shoulders, and neckSize: MediumSkin Tone: All skin tones, depending on the choice of colors
57. Minimal Moon Tattoo Design
Image: Instagram @maggie.meow.tattoo
This tattoo can have a mystic meaning as a crescent moon can often be an indicator of the darker side of an individual. It can also be seen as a symbol of personal growth and creativity. These cute finger tattoos are a good choice for those excited about getting tattoos but do not wish to go all out with an elaborate design.
Best Suited For: Men and womenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Fingers and behind the earSize: SmallSkin Tone: Medium and fair skin tones
58. Small Crescent Moon Tattoo Behind The Ear
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Crescent moon tattoo designs can be of varied sizes, making them a great choice for a small, hidden place – like behind the ear. This tattoo is a great style statement and looks extremely chic and is pretty common among young adults. A dark black silhouette of a crescent moon works for people who want a trendy yet tiny tattoo design.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Behind the ears and on the fingersSize: SmallSkin Tone: All skin tones
59. Snake And Moon Tattoo Design
Image: Instagram @rachelannatattoo
Similar to the moon’s waxing and waning, the snake has the ability to renew or change its skin regularly while shedding the old one. Both the snake and moon have been associated with immortality. This can be one of the best moon tattoo designs for you if you are into unique and alluring ink pieces!
Best Suited For: MenPreferred Ink: BlackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Sleeves, back, and forearmsSize: Small and mediumSkin Tone: All skin tones.
60. Sun And Moon Tattoo Design
Image: Instagram @elletattoos
Sun and moon tattoos have been known to symbolize the merging of opposite entities, unity, and cooperation exactly like they reside together in the sky despite being different. The sun typically symbolizes masculine traits, and the moon is associated with feminine traits. You can use this tattoo design to represent you and your partner, or your father and mother, or even you and your sibling who are different individually but fit together perfectly.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: Any inkWhere To Get The Tattoo: Neck, chest, and wristSize: MediumSkin Tone: Medium and dusky skin tones
61. Artistic Earth And Moon Tattoo Design
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Nothing can beat this simple and minimalistic back tattoo of the earth and the moon. This tattoo exudes a sense of calm and tranquility and is chosen by the type of people who love nature in its entirety and believe in the power of kindness and peace.
Best Suited For: WomenPreferred Ink: Blue and blackWhere To Get The Tattoo: Shoulder and side of the backSize: SmallSkin Tone: Fair skin tones
62. Moon Face Tattoo
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